Jenny MilamToday we’ve got an interesting juxtaposition—the moon moves into Pisces, moving us into a dreamy and empathetic state of mind. And Mercury moves into Leo, putting a spark of passion into our communication. Things could get interesting. Let’s take a look.
The Moon is Sextile Mars at 2:46 AM
While we were sleeping, the moon in Aquarius formed a sextile with Mars in fiery Aries. This is a passionate and playful transit. We’re feeling competitive and cooperative, and may want to both express our need for independence and be a part of a group simultaneously. You can fulfill both roles by taking the lead on a project, or organizing work around a specific cause you feel strongly about.
If your views are challenged, you won’t back down and will argue your point passionately. But you’ll have a knack for bringing others around to your way of thinking, and to align your causes so that you’ll ultimately fight on the same side.
This placement makes you very persuasive; you express yourself with confidence, and the people around you respect that. They’ll follow your lead and conviction. It would be good to take advantage of this bout of confidence and bravery.
Mars is Square Jupiter at 1:12 PM
This afternoon, Mars in fiery Aries forms a square with Jupiter in Capricorn. Jupiter is the great amplifier, and Mars typically has no problem getting things done on his own (especially when in his native sign of Aries).
This will likely lead to not only impulsiveness, but feelings of invulnerability. You’re feeling like you can’t fail, and that everything you touch will turn to gold. While that sort of outcome is possible, it won’t be because of luck; it will be from hard work and fastidious preparation. So don’t skip the details.
If you’re going along focusing on the fantasy of a situation rather than the reality, there’s a real possibility of things going awry. You’re accident prone right now, and risk taking could prove to be dangerous.
The Moon is Trine Venus at 5:46 PM
This evening, the moon in Aquarius forms a trine with Venus in Gemini, bringing a welcome bit of love and tenderness to our collective mood – and maybe a bit of nostalgia. You will have the urge to connect with long-lost friends, or rethink past events that jeopardized your relationships.
The moon trine Venus is a very maternal aspect, so you may have babies on the brain. Or, less literally, you might simply feel a stronger urge to nurture and protect those around you—especially those going through a tough time right now.
The moon and Venus amp up our charm and attractiveness, and you’ll find you’re quite persuasive with those around you. It’s a great time to go after a promotion, a loan, or a favor. You can also use this energy to stand up for others.
You might be struck with a burst of creative energy. Aquarius will have you wanting to express yourself in offbeat ways while Venus wants you to create beauty. How can you best reconcile the two?
The Moon Moves into Pisces at 10:27 PM
Later tonight, the moon moves into dreamy Pisces. When the moon is in Pisces, it’s an ideal time to take a few days off to just be and feel. Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac wheel, and as such, it’s a good time for reflecting on the past month, meditation over the mysteries of life, or even just a little escapism.
Pisces has us feeling sensitive and emotional, and that can dissolve the boundaries between us. This is a wonderful thing in some cases, as it draws us closer together and increases empathy and understanding. But it’s also a prime time for people to take advantage of those with a loving, giving nature. Business dealings aren’t meant to be the focus during a Pisces moon.
It would be beneficial to spend some time around water over the course of the next couple of days. Steal away to the beach if that’s a possibility for you, head for a picnic at the lake, take a walk in the rain, or just enjoy a long restorative soak in the tub.
Mercury Moves into Leo at 11:26 PM
Late tonight, Mercury the messenger moves into courageous Leo after dwelling in the house of emotive Cancer for the past two months. This makes our style of thinking and communicating much more grand and dramatic. Rather than emotionally vulnerable one-on-one convos, think stirring speeches that rally the troops. We’re more expressive and theatrical, and focus more on story-telling than nuts and bolts.
Just do what you can to keep your emotions in check. Our collective might be communicating in a more passionate and heated manner for a couple of months, and that will inevitably lead to some fireworks.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, please adjust for your time zone.
Shea Lee
